Investment Management - Board Governance - Vice President

Morgan Stanley; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a candidate to assist in the governance of Fund Boards, ensuring smooth operational functions and collaboration across departments. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree (preferably legal), attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. They should be adept in communication and have knowledge of the investment funds industry, especially in relation to private assets. This role may involve travel to Europe, and training on specific legal regulations will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working in a small team environment.
• Ability to manage delivery and execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives concurrently.
• High level of analytics, initiative, resourcefulness and good business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of a governance service to Fund Boards.
• Provide clarity on delegation of authority framework of Fund Boards.
• Steer informational flow between Fund Boards and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree (legal preferred)

Tools

Excel

Diligent Entities

Boardvantage

Job description

Position Overview

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (Office of COO) is responsible for overseeing MSIM's day‑to‑day operational functions, ensuring cross‑functional collaboration between Morgan Stanley, MSIM and support areas (e.g., Finance, Legal) to meet our strategic goals. The International Product Development & Management and Board Governance Team is tasked with designing, developing and maintaining products for MSIM's businesses outside of the United States, and leading the governance framework of Fund Boards and affiliated Boards to support decision‑making across all MSIM investment funds in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of a governance service to Fund Boards, providing support and advice to Directors on all aspects of corporate governance.
• Assist with the oversight of delivery of a governance service to the Boards of affiliated legal entities.
• Provide clarity across the organisation on the delegation of authority framework of Fund Boards.
• Proactively manage the programme of Fund Board meetings.
• Steer informational flow from colleagues at all levels while maintaining alignment between Fund Boards and internal teams.
• Provide advice and support to external service providers on operational issues, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Advise on investment structures to meet internal board governance standards and protocols.
• Enforce observance of agreed standards and protocols on the incorporation of new legal entities through affiliates or external service providers.
• Assist on investment reviews and the orderly winding up of related issues.
• Assist on preparation and delivery of entity governance sessions.
• Assist with maintaining corporate information in Diligent Entities, Boardvantage and other internal systems.
• Support country‑by‑country scoping, due diligence and annual reporting under FATCA and CRS (training will be provided).

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working in a small team environment.
• Ability to manage delivery and execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of analytics, initiative, resourcefulness and ability to demonstrate good business judgment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with professionals at all levels at Morgan Stanley and external parties.
• Bachelor's degree (legal preferred but other disciplines also considered) with previous experience working in the investment funds industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of the European private asset funds and alternatives industry, especially as it relates to fund governance and day‑to‑day investment lifecycle with a focus on Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Credit and Private Equity investments.
• Proficiency in drafting or reviewing minutes of meetings preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel would be a plus.

Travel Requirements

Travel to Luxembourg or other European countries may be required for meetings from time to time.

Training and Supervision

Training and supervision will be provided as it relates to FATCA and CRS and the usage of internal systems. The candidate is otherwise expected to be familiar with Diligent Entities. Experience with Boardvantage would be a plus.

Additional Information

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

Flexible work statement: Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or meet internal company benchmarks.